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Zero fuel
consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise: with
the C-ZERO, CITROËN is broadening its compact vehicle range with a 100%
electric offering.
The new city car is
designed to make urban mobility easier - thanks to its compact
dimensions, rapid charge and generous range for day-to-day car
journeys. And all of this in a silence that makes occupants forget
about the noise of the city. The C-ZERO combines technology and
creativity to meet tomorrow’s challenges today.
Having already produced more than 5,500 electric vehicles, CITROËN has
the experience vital to being a front-runner in a market segment that is
set to grow significantly in the coming years.
Due for launch in
the last quarter of 2010, the C-ZERO is developed in collaboration with
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
A 100%
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The CITROËN C-ZERO
is a full-electric vehicle powered by a permanent magnet synchronous
motor delivering 47kW or 64bhp EEC from 3,000 to 6,000rpm. Maximum
torque of 180Nm is available from 0 to 2,000rpm. Power is transmitted to
the rear axle via a single-speed reduction gear.
The motor is
powered by a latest-generation 330-volt lithium-ion battery system
comprising 88 50Ah cells (for onboard energy of 16kWh), mounted in the
centre of the vehicle. Lithium-ion technology keeps battery weight down
compared with conventional technology, while offering equivalent
performance. It is also resistant to partial re-charges, which have no
impact on battery longevity.
EASY TO
CHARGE, EASY TO USE
Re-charging the C-ZERO's
batteries could not be simpler. Owners plug the supply cord into a
220-volt socket. A complete charge takes six hours, while an 80% charge
is possible in just 30 minutes using an external station with a
single-phase current of 125A at 400V, for power of up to 50kW.
Using the car is equally simple. When
the driver turns the ignition key, a beep confirms that the car is
running. CITROËN C-ZERO drives like a regular car with an automatic
gearbox. The traditional fuel gauge is replaced by a battery charge
indicator.
A
CITY CAR AT EASE ON THE OPEN ROAD
The C-ZERO’s
compact exterior dimensions - 3.48m long - and a 9m turning circle, make
it a cinch to nip in and out of city traffic. And with a top speed of
130kph (80mph), acceleration from 0-100kph (0-62mph) in 15 seconds and
60-90kph (37-56mph) in 6 seconds, along with a range of around 130km
(80miles), over a standard combined cycle, it is also fully at ease out
on the open road. |
